Ouray Canyoning Courses
1-Day Private Wet Canyon Intro Course
This course is great for individuals and private groups looking for a fun educational exposure to
the sport, and a super fun adventure utilizing all the skills learned in the morning. This is also our
required primer course for taking on the bigger canyons around the San Juans.
Introductory Rope and Canyon Skills Session: Learn the
basics of CANYONING and explore a new world within the San Juans!
Professionally Guided Descent of Classic Local Canyon!
Includes a 3-hour basic canyon skills session, followed by an educationally focused
guided descent of the Portland Creek Canyon Route.
Private Group Canyon Rates: includes all technical
equipment and trailhead transport from Ouray.
1 Guest: $350, 2 Guests: $220, 3 Guests: $175, 4 Guests: $155, all
technical equipment included.
Skills Session Topics:
Knots, Hitches, and Bends for the Canyon Environment
Gear and Clothing Orientation and Planning Discussion
Ropes, Cords, and Hardware: Types, Uses, and Situational Application Skills
Introductory Navigation and Route-Finding Skills
Basic Vertical Systems for Canyons: Rappels, Lowers, and Belays
Customizable for your group, usually 8:00am-3:30pm with a personal lunch break in town.
ACA Technical Canyoneering Course
ACA Advanced Canyoneering Course
We will be hosting 2 courses for the ACA surrouding their Rendezvous in August.
